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adjective
1.
having nothing in the hands, as in doing no work: While we were carrying out the luggage, he stood by empty-handed.
2.
having gained nothing: to return from a quest empty-handed.
3.
bringing no gift, donation, etc.: They came to the birthday party empty-handed.
Origin:
1605–15
1605–15
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Empty-handed
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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World English Dictionary
| empty-handed | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | carrying nothing in the hands |
| 2. | having gained nothing: they returned from the negotiations empty-handed |
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